Within Islam, there are compulsory duties that Muslims must try to carry out. Sunni Muslims refer to their duties as the Five Pillars of Islam, and Shi’a Muslims refer to theirs as the Ten Obligatory Acts.
It is believed that, on the Night of Power, angels come down to Earth. The Qur’an says that this night is better than a thousand months (Qur’an 97:3). Laylat Al Qadr is the holiest night of the year. Muslims try to stay awake for the whole night to pray and study the Qur’an.
The Night of Power is celebrated during RamadanThe month of fasting and prayer in Islam, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.. It is seen as a time of thanksgiving for the Qur’an.
Muslims come together to celebrate in the mosque, and it is believed that this is a time when Allah will forgive their sins. During the month of Ramadan, the whole of the Qur’an is read from beginning to end.
Question
What do Muslims try to do to commemorate the Night of Power (Laylat Al Qadr)?
Muslims try to stay awake for the entire night, reading the Qur’an, praying and giving thanks to God.
